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Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Delights Your Palate!

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A moist and flavorful zucchini spice cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups (270 g) finely shredded zucchini, do not squeeze liquid out
  • 1 ½ cups (320 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 cup (198 g) vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (227 g) block-style cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 3 ½ cups (400 g) confectioner’s sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, mix the shredded zucchini, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  8. Add the vanilla extract, salt, and confectioner’s sugar, and beat until fluffy.
  9. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top.

Notes

  • Do not squeeze the liquid out of the zucchini for a moist cake.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.

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